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October 6, 2025

Microsoft Set to Release Windows 11 25H2 Widely Through WSUS Soon

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Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 25H2 update will be widely available starting October 14, 2025, primarily targeting businesses through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Although the update officially launched on September 30, it has not appeared on most consumer PCs due to a gradual rollout strategy from Microsoft.

In a message posted on the Admin portal, Microsoft stated, “For commercial organizations, Windows 11, version 25H2 is available today through Windows Autopatch and the Microsoft 365 admin center. It is also available for download from the Microsoft Software Download Service and Visual Studio Subscriptions. On October 14, 2025, it will be available via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).” Historically, Microsoft has typically released Windows updates to both consumers and WSUS simultaneously, but this version is being rolled out differently, leading to a slower availability for general users.

Despite this, Windows 11 25H2 will remain an optional update; it will not install automatically. Users need to actively choose to download and install it. The download size is minimal—only 167KB—since it consists mainly of an enablement package that upgrades users from version 24H2 to 25H2.

This release primarily provides minor bug fixes and stability improvements, while extending the support lifecycle. Windows 11 24H2 will cease to receive support on October 13, 2026, whereas version 25H2 will continue to be supported until October 12, 2027. Hence, users will effectively have an additional year of updates available through this latest release.

Should users encounter issues after upgrading, it’s wise to check if any other updates were installed concurrently, as Windows automatically installs optional preview updates when the “Get latest updates…” toggle is enabled.

For those eager to get the update sooner, tools like the Installation Assistant or Media Creation Tool may provide a workaround to safely install version 25H2 ahead of its broader rollout.


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